Transmission
Modeling the Order 1920 Benefit Metrics
In May 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Order 1920, a landmark rule requiring long-term, proactive regional transmission planning to meet future energy needs. Key to Order 1920 is a requirement for benefit evaluation via seven metrics for...
Testimony on Transmission Permitting for House Energy & Commerce Committee
Federal Transmission Pricing Volume 1: The Evolution of Current Policies and Practices
Winter Storm Fern Shows the Value of Transmission and Diverse Generation
In late January, Winter Storm Fern revealed how dramatically power generation varies by region and fuel type, and how avoidable supply constraints can quickly drive up consumers’ energy costs. Fern’s impact was especially severe in the regions covered by the Southwest...
Winter Storm Fern’s impact on the price of power, and what to do about it
Testimony on Winter Storm Fern to House Energy & Commerce Committee, Energy Subcommittee
What can we learn from US national transmission studies?
2025 Transmission Planning and Development Report Card
Strategic Use of Public Revenue Bonding Authority to Accelerate Transmission Development
Colorado faces a critical inflection point in its electric transmission system. Rapid demand growth, driven by electrification, industrial expansion, crypto currency, and data centers, is placing unprecedented demands on the grid. At the same time, Colorado has...